Crime Rate in Chirk North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chirk North

The total recorded crimes in Chirk North, Wrexham, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chirk North crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chirk North, encompassing approximately 1,796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Chirk North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 9
  • John Street with total crimes: 4
  • Yr Helfa with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chirk North?

To understand the safety of Chirk North, we need to analyze Chirk North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wrexham:

    • In 2024, Chirk North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wrexham average, with 246 crimes compared to 353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chirk North recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

    • In 2023, Chirk North had fewer crimes than the Wrexham average, with 134 crimes compared to 334. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chirk North recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 48 other areas in the Wrexham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wrexham, Chirk North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chirk North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chirk North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 11.69 ranking 25th out of 48 in the Wrexham, UK

In 2024, the total Chirk North crimes were 246. The crime rate of Chirk North in 2024 was 136.93 (year) or 11.41 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Wrexham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chirk North were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.59 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking 39 most dangerous area in the Wrexham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chirk North)CrimesRank (Chirk North)CrimesRank (Chirk North)
Brynyffynnon186 12,803 12,290 1
Grosvenor104 21,585 21,603 2
Smithfield89 31,160 31,198 3
Acton and Maesydre41 7711 4575 4
Queensway52 4548 7531 6
Whitegate50 5604 5569 5
Pant and Johnstown36 9576 6440 9
Llay45 6346 15404 10
Offa39 8453 8477 7
Cefn West26 21366 12475 8
New Broughton30 13397 9381 11
Acrefair North30 12380 10353 13
Rhos31 10236 28252 21
Coedpoeth28 17368 11314 16
Hermitage31 11282 20273 19
Ponciau24 22350 14356 12
Holt30 14351 13159 35
Ruabon18 26315 18346 14
Wynnstay27 20341 17340 15
Cartrefle29 15345 16211 27
Gwersyllt West29 16262 22283 18
Brymbo15 32283 19300 17
Penycae and Ruabon South28 18272 21246 24
Erddig27 19206 31250 23
Gwersyllt North21 24244 27260 20
Rhosnesni15 31252 25251 22
Chirk South22 23260 23246 25
Penycae12 35259 24233 26
Stansty18 27127 39137 37
Rossett17 28233 29211 28
Gwersyllt South17 30144 36207 29
Gwenfro17 29199 32184 32
Esclusham13 34216 30205 30
Gwersyllt East8 44164 34200 31
Overton and Maelor South10 3785 43172 33
Minera14 33191 33162 34
Bryn Cefn8 43152 35134 38
Gresford East and West9 42122 41144 36
Dyffryn Ceiriog11 36128 38130 40
Llangollen Rural10 38134 3798 44
Bronington and Hanmer10 3959 47101 43
Marchwiel9 41125 40119 41
Marford and Hoseley9 4058 4837 48
Cefn East6 4593 42111 42
Little Acton5 4980 4498 45
Garden Village5 4770 4580 46
Bangor Is-y-Coed6 4665 4653 47
Borras Park5 4856 4934 49

Chirk North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20252
March 202520
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20259
April 20252
March 202514
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202511
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
August 20248

High Crime Locations Chirk North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chirk North postcode area is presented below.

1. Charles Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. John Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Yr Helfa (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ewart Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Duke Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crogen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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